The RIGHT way to install a Solargizer...

[PaulbusMax]

That spot on the hood is a nice location for the solar panel. I think Aboonski first showed me his in that spot about 2 years ago. I've done the same install on at least three CUCVs.

BUT....to do it RIGHT ( by my interpretation ) you should have:

1. drilled holes
2. removed burrs
3. painted holes
4. used rubber grommets in holes for bolts not silicone

As a friendly note, claiming your install is the "RIGHT" way leaves you open to criticism. Just share your projects with us, but don't claim your way is the RIGHT way. Looks good though. Your batteries will thank you.

Maybe because it's on the "Right" side of the hood?? hehehe

 

[ONTOS66]

Nice installation, looks good. I'm about to add the solargizer to my M1009 and M1028 thanks for the photos.

I guess if I park them in the garage I'll have to keep the light on for it to work?

 

[seabee mike]

I just checked mine. The light does not work. I checked the solar panel and it works. so i guess the box is fried. I can keep the solar panel and maybe add it to the replacement. an you have 2 panels to 1 unit?

 

[tgtaylor64]

Can the unit be connected to the + and - buss bars in the back of the truck? I am planning on mounting the solar panel on the top of my M1009. Makes the install easier and does not subject the control box to the under hood conditions.

 

[combat jump]

SeaBee Mike, if you connect two panels together, you must connect them in parallel (plus to plus, minus to minus) which keeps them outputing the same votage, but doubles the current. If you connected the panels in series, plus to minus and plus to minus, that doubles the voltage, while keeping the same current. The electronics module is expecting 24 volts and NOT 48 volts.

Tgtaylor64 - The buss bar is a direct connection to the battery, so I would try it, but if you have radios, check for noise on them. The electronics module pulses high voltage to the batteries. If you run radios, check for interference before making it a permanent setup.

 

[lavarok]

The instructions tell you not to shorten the wires from the black box to the battery.

To do it "RIGHT", the black box should be connected to the (+) of the rear battery and the (-) of the front. Anything else deviates from the instructions and alters the distance between the black box and the 24v battery bank.

If you want the unit to work properly, install ring terms to the battery posts directly and not to any bus bars. The unit needs to get a strong "pulse" into the battery bank. Altering the wire length or wiring to a bus bar will diminish the strength of said "pulse".

 

[Cucvnut]

hey thanks for your 4 cents if you keep giving away money we will be rich thanks for YOUR opinion again

 

[chief1983]

He might be right though, I think. Might try a test and see how well it works from the back bus bar. I'm hoping my battery bugs will tell me how good a job mine are doing.

Anyhoo, how do these hold up in the rain and snow mounted externally? I figured they'd be better off on the dash, even if they only got sunlight for less of the day, it'd still be better than nothing and they'd be better protected from the elements.

Also, they are only $37 on eBay right now, $8 shipping or $13 for two (I got a pair).

 

[Cucvnut]

Your not supposed to link ebay auctions

 

[combat jump]

Seabee Mike,

I wouldn't connect two panels to the electronics module. Even in parallel, where the voltage is the same 24 volts, the current would be twice what the electronics module is designed for.

 

[seabee mike]

Seabee Mike,

I wouldn't connect two panels to the electronics module. Even in parallel, where the voltage is the same 24 volts, the current would be twice what the electronics module is designed for.

Ya, i bet your correct. Well I have one if someone wants it.

 

[lavarok]

hey thanks for your 4 cents if you keep giving away money we will be rich thanks for YOUR opinion again

Your having a hard time distinguishing opinion from sage wisdom.

You guys (and girls out there) can do what you want and listen to whomever you want.

If you want the solargizer to work properly and function as intended, you will install the terminals from the black box as I suggested. Don't believe me ... call Pulsetech if you want. 1-800-580-7554.

To the guy wanting to mount the solar panel on the rear of the M1009, go for it. Just run the wire for the black box under the truck, in the same loom as the rear bus bar wires if you want, and install the black box under the hood. Connect the solargizer to batteries, not bus bars.

 

[Smokinyoda]

I just checked mine. The light does not work. I checked the solar panel and it works. so i guess the box is fried. I can keep the solar panel and maybe add it to the replacement. an you have 2 panels to 1 unit?

Hey Mike I have the same problem with the light not working on one of mine. But in full sun I get the same reading with a meter as my other unit that has a working light. Maybe bulb burnt or something???

Put a meter on it see if you get voltage, if you do I say use it.

 

[ssgtcampbell77]

How much does that kit help your batteries? We used to have them on out HMMW-Vs but they didn't seem to do much.

 

[combat jump]

Your having a hard time distinguishing opinion from sage wisdom.

We've got it covered from here, thanks.

 

[combat jump]

How much does that kit help your batteries? We used to have them on out HMMW-Vs but they didn't seem to do much.

The manufacturer claims a 3X increase in battery life. I can only hope.
http://www.pulsetech.net/productinfo/product_sheets/SolarPulse_Specs.pdf

 

[Cucvnut]

Your having a hard time distinguishing opinion from sage wisdom.

Once again you give your 2 cents thanks now i have 6 almost a dime.

 

[ssgtcampbell77]

The manufacturer claims a 3X increase in battery life. I can only hope.
http://www.pulsetech.net/productinfo/product_sheets/SolarPulse_Specs.pdf

Keep us posted on that please. Im curious to see if there is any difference.

 

[mr.travo]

Some people just don't know when to quit giving away money, LOL!!

 

[seabee mike]

Hey Mike I have the same problem with the light not working on one of mine. But in full sun I get the same reading with a meter as my other unit that has a working light. Maybe bulb burnt or something???

Put a meter on it see if you get voltage, if you do I say use it.

I bought 2 new for 25 each. but I better check the old one. Thanks.